Mechanical Technician

About the position

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Mechanical Technician. This position reports to Design Leader and will work in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Mechanical Technician of the Vancouver team, you will be supporting both engineering and operations with assembly of precision electromechanical products for the Marine industry. You will play a crucial role in a fast paced development launch team.

General Responsibilities

• Assemble safety critical electromechanical prototype and production products.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of issues that arise from assembly and test process.
• Conduct detailed tear downs and inspections of assemblies, including documenting processes and results.
• Collaborate with engineering team to provide design for manufacturing feedback for improvements to product cost, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
• Support test team as needed with troubleshooting and root cause analysis on tested units and test equipment.
• Participate in the design review meetings to provide valuable insight including design, assembly, validation, documentation and on-going support.
• Maintain effective communication to address any design or manufacturing challenges promptly.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively, demonstrating strong organizational skills to track and assemble multiple configurations of products.
• Maintain detailed records for product traceability of assembly processes, configurations, and any proposed changes for future reference.
• Adhere to safety protocols while working in a dedicated assembly area within our facility.
• Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure a clean and organized workspace conducive to precision assembly work.
• Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required.
• Complete additional job duties and assignments up to 15% of the time.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in machine repair, maintenance, or assembly in a manufacturing/production environment
• Canadian Red Seal Millwright, University, or Institute qualifications in Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering would be considered an asset
• Familiar with mechanical assemblies such as hydraulic gear pumps, axial piston pumps, cylinders, valves, motors, linear actuators, compressors, and internal combustion engines.
• Familiar with rotating equipment including motors, bearings, shafts, and precision balancing
• Familiar with electronic instrumentation/sensors & test equipment.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations (UL, CSA, CE and other regulatory requirements).

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Must have real world experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and a respect for difference.
• Strong and consistent sense of urgency as well as possessing the ability to work well under pressure.
• Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The salary for this position ranges from $75,000 CAD to $90,000 CAD per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. Here is Dometic Vancouver's Pay Transparency Report for 2025: Dometic Vancouver Pay Transparency Report.